Neil

Neil added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild 4 Oct 2020

Congratulations Jim !!

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Neil added a post in a topic stock round rudder 28 Sep 2020

Jim, The ailerons and rudder were modified because he was going to put the plane on floats, also the fuselage has been lengthen by 16". Your right about the feet. It takes plenty of rudder for sure. This is my second Avid so I have a pretty good idea how it should fly. I think your right about the ailerons causing the problem in the first place. So I started to remove the extensions yesterday. I'll test fly it tomorrow. If that doesn't help I'll start thinking about putting on a stock rudder. You stated the stock rudder is 18" at the widest point. This rudder is 24". Maybe I can pick up a round rudder from someone on this forum. Thanks, Jim and others for your help, Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic Avid Aircraft out of business? 27 Sep 2020

Mine hold 10 gal.

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Neil added a post in a topic stock round rudder 27 Sep 2020

I lengthened the rudder horns and that reduced the rudder pressure and movement some. The trailing edge of the ailerons have been increased by 1 1/2 inch and I'm wondering if this could be adding to my adverse yaw. I have the F7A mod and can't say that it helped much. I can remove the extensions by drilling out the rivets. What do you all think ? Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic stock round rudder 24 Sep 2020

Thank you !! I'll post my handling problem later. Both those post help. Neil

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Neil added a topic in Avid Model C 24 Sep 2020

stock round rudder

Would someone here be able to give me the dimension of the round rudder, mainly interested in the width. I have a stretched fuselage with an over sized rudder and it's to much rudder authority. I'm thinking of changing the rudder back to stock. The previous owner was going to put the plane on floats so the rudder was enlarged. Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 24 Sep 2020

engine canted, left or right

If the engine turns counter clockwise looking from the pilots seat what direction should the engine be canted left or right. Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 22 Sep 2020

F7a Bellcranks.

My question has to do with the F7A mod. Does the F7A mod give the ailerons more up travel than down ? With the mod installed I have the same travel up as I do down. Is this correct ? Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 22 Sep 2020

F7a Bellcranks.

My question has to do with the F7A mod. Does the F7A mod give the ailerons more up travel than down ? With the mod installed I have the same travel up as I do down. Is this correct ? Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic Avid Aircraft out of business? 20 Aug 2020

I have been trying to reach Mark also. I'm in need of the threaded rods that works with the F7A mod. I have the L shaped part of the linkage, in fact I have an extra set if anyone wants to buy them. I had a guy make a set from borrowed ones but the welder didn't want to make the threaded rods. Mark contacted me several weeks ago stated he would make them for me. but haven't heard back yet. Would you be willing to give me Marks phone #. Thanks Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic Stopped project 27 Jul 2020

Very sorry to hear about this Allen. I had this type of tragedy in my family so know just what your going through. Neil Rupp

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Neil added a post in a topic Kitfox 4 rebuild 20 Jul 2020

Thanks Jim for all the pictures. Install the prop tomorrow, W & B, and Test the engine. Getting close. Neil Rupp

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Neil added a post in a topic Stopped project 7 Jul 2020

Very sorry for your loss. That is so tragic. Neil Rupp

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Neil added a post in a topic F7a Bellcranks. 26 Apr 2020

Hi Jack, Yes I received them and there at the welders . He said he would get to them in a couple of weeks. I sent two or three emails through this site and I'm wondering what I did wrong that you didn't receive them. Let me know. Thanks for doing this. My Email is neilrupp@metalinl.net. Phone 419-551-1812

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Neil added a post in a topic F7a Bellcranks. 11 Apr 2020

Site inop !!

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Neil added a post in a topic F7a Bellcranks. 9 Apr 2020

Jack, Would you be willing to send me your extra set of F7f bell cranks. I'll send you a check,You name the amount. I'll have an aircraft local welder weld up a set for me. I'll send your set back. Then you can send my money back less your fee for the trouble of doing this. Thank you, Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic F7a Bellcranks. 7 Apr 2020

Thanks for the reply's. Jack would you be willing to sell them? Neil

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 6 Apr 2020

F7a Bellcranks.

Now that Avid is out of business again where might I get my hands on a pair of F7a bell cranks. Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it 6 Apr 2020

F7a Bellcranks.

Now that Avid is out of business again where might I get my hands on a pair of F7a bell cranks. Thanks, Neil

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Neil added a post in a topic Glue for Struts 13 Feb 2020

Thanks Jim. I'll pick up the hysol and epoxy varnish. Neil

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Neil added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar 12 Feb 2020

Glue for Struts

I'm getting ready to attach my wood fairings to my rebuilt struts. Questions to the forum. What type of glue is recommended now days? Should the strut tubing be painted first? What should the wood be sealed with? Thanks you, Neil model C HH